Felipe Caicedo
Ecuadorian footballer, Serie A player
Born
September 5th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ecuador
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Played as a forward for several clubs in Europe and South America, including Lazio in Italy's Serie A. Represented the Ecuador national team in multiple international tournaments, contributing to their qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Started his professional career at Independiente del Valle, before moving to Europe where he played for clubs such as Barcelona SC and Manchester City. Over the years, accumulated significant experience in top-flight leagues and became a prominent figure in Ecuadorian football.
Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Scored multiple goals for Lazio in Serie A
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